McKinney Falls State Park

McKinney Falls State Park entrance fee

$6 per adult

McKinney Falls State Park hours

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About McKinney Falls State Park

Onion Creek splashing over limestone ledges into deep swimming pools right within Austin's city limits. Hike the wooded trails to see the historic cabin ruins and the ancient rock shelter, or fish along the creek banks.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Showers
• 🛖 Cabins
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⚡ Electric & Water

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Camping options

• Campsites with Electricity (50/30/20 amp)
• Campsites with Electricity (30/20 amp)

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

• Group Hall with Kitchen
• Amphitheater

Trails

• Rock Shelter Trail 0.6 mi · Easy
• Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail 2.8 mi · Easy
• Picnic Trail 0.5 mi · Easy
• Homestead Trail 3.1 mi · Moderate
• Flint Rock Loop Trail 1.5 mi · Moderate
• Williamson Creek Overlook Trail 1.1 mi · Moderate
• Cactus Garden Trail 0.5 mi · Moderate

As listed on the park’s trail map.

Contact

🎒 Gear up for McKinney Falls State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• Water shoes
• Handheld GPS
• RV surge protector
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits

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• Lockhart State Park
• Bastrop State Park
• Pedernales Falls State Park
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• Palmetto State Park
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